MEETING OBJECTIVES:The purpose of the 2013 Fall Summit is to provide a forum for identification, education,and collaboration building on issues of common interest to advance the nursing profession. The Fall Summit is designed for the chief elected officers and chief staff officers of The Alliance member organizations.NURSING CONTACT HOURS:This activity has been approved by the Tennessee Nurses Association. The Tennessee Nurses Association is accredited as an approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity has been approved for four (4.0) contact hours.

GROUND TRANSPORTATIONThe average cost for a taxi one way from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to the Hilton Minneapolis is $40.00. SuperShuttle is available at $15.00 per person one-way or $24.00 round trip. Reservations from MSP are not required for SuperShuttle service, but are recommended. To book with SuperShuttle, visit: http://groups.supershuttle.com/mspcvb.html.REGISTRATION:The Fall Summit registration desk is located in Symphony Promenade on the 2nd floor. Registration will be open during the following hours:

Thursday, November 21st 2:00p.m. – 6:30p.m. Friday, November 22nd 7:30a.m. – 3:00p.m. Saturday, November 23rd 7:30a.m. – 9:00a.m.BADGES:Your badge is your “ticket” to all conference activities and must be worn at all times/to all events. Designated badge colors are as follows: BLUE: Chief Staff Officer GREEN: Chief Elected Officer ORANGE: ExhibitorNETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES:The following is a list of networking opportunities you won’t want to miss! The Alliance Fall Summit sponsors have planned these events to ensure you’ll have a great time. These functions serve as a great opportunity to meet with your colleagues while enjoying the great city of Minneapolis!